The offender, a 29-year-old first-time offender, was convicted by a jury of importing two kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage at Pearson Airport.
The Crown sought a seven-year sentence, while the defence sought three and a half years, arguing for a reduction due to Covid-19 risks in prison.
The court found no specific health vulnerabilities to justify a Covid-19 reduction but considered the offender's lack of prior record, compliance with bail, remorse, and strong family support as mitigating factors.
The offender was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, less three days of pre-sentence custody credit, along with mandatory weapons prohibitions and a DNA order.
